Albert Vasquez
Discovery Bay,CA
Summary
Highly motivated firefighter with extensive knowledge of safely suppressing fires and responding to fire and EMS alarms. With 17 years of experience, skilled in efficiently performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures as a paramedic. Known for organization and dependability, excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to team goals. Currently seeking a promotion to fire captain, eager to continue professional growth and embrace opportunities that align with career objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Jose Fire Department
07.2008 - Current
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Physician Assistant
IV Performance Solutions
04.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Used clinic resources efficiently and practiced medicine in cash-only practice.
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Performed venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures throughout clinical rounds.
Physician Assistant
Patterson First Care
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Administered well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and facilitated county services.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments for patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2005 - 06.2014
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Education
Physician Assistant Program - Physician Assistance
Stanford University
Stanford, CA04.2014
Paramedic Lic. - Paramedacine
WestMed College
San Jose, CA01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sacramento State University
05.2002
Skills
- Advanced Spanish language skills
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Collaborative team management
- Educational outreach
- Employee training and mentorship
- Detailed incident analysis
- Employee performance review
- Staff development and leadership
- Compliance management
- Budget oversight and coordination
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Paramedic
- Licensed Physician Assistant
- Hazmat Speacialist
Timeline
Physician Assistant
IV Performance Solutions
04.2017 - Current
Physician Assistant
Patterson First Care
11.2014 - 01.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Jose Fire Department
07.2008 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2005 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sacramento State University
Physician Assistant Program - Physician Assistance
Stanford University
Paramedic Lic. - Paramedacine
WestMed College
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